Chief Financial Officer

Lighthouse Solar was founded in 2006 in Boulder, Colorado and since our inception we have been helping America move toward a sustainable future.

We are a leader in solar system design and installation; we specialize in solar electric and solar thermal installation. Our NABCEP certified system designers will manage your project from the initial consultation all the way through system commissioning.

Position Overview:

Reports to the CEO. Responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of company operations. Provide leadership and coordination in the administrative, business planning, accounting, fundraising and budgeting efforts of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Create, coordinate, and evaluate the financial programs and supporting information systems of the company to include budgeting, tax planning, real estate, and conservation of assets.
• Approve and coordinate changes and improvements in automated financial and management information systems for the company.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements.
• Oversee the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure, and position control documents, department budgets, salary updates, ledger, and account maintenance and data entry.
• Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports.
• Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures.
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards.
• Interact with other managers to provide support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations.
• Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
• Develop and direct the implementation of strategic business and/or operational plans, projects, programs, and systems.
• Analyze cash flow, cost controls, and expenses to guide management. Analyze financial statements to pinpoint potential weak areas.
• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Represent the company externally to media, government agencies, funding agencies, and the general public.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate department staff.

Qualifications: 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Finance or Accounting, 10 years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position, and a CPA.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems. Familiarity with Netsuite a plus.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Power Point
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.

To Apply: 

Please send cover letter and resume.